次の国連事務総長は 1回目投票はグリンスパン氏が最多
ことしいっぱいで任期を終える国連のグテーレス事務総長の後任を選ぶため、安全保障理事会で候補者を絞り込む非公開の投票の1回目が行われました。関係者によりますとUNCTAD＝国連貿易開発会議のグリンスパン事務局長が最も多くの支持を得たことがわかりました。
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India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.
The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class force
As the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. In the first part of a series, Liu Zhen examines how the PLA’s strategies have developed from guerrilla warfare to hi-tech conflict. In April 1932, Xi Zhongxun, 18, led the newly formed Fifth ...
Ukraine’s Zelensky says Russia fired North Korean ballistic missile in latest attack
Russia used a North Korean missile for a strike on a village that killed five members of the same family, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday, in what would be the first time such a weapon has been fired in the war in nearly a year. Russia has launched North Korean missiles at Ukrainian targets before, but their first deployment since August points to a fresh stock of weapons ...
Russia used North Korean missile in deadly strike on Ukraine village, Zelensky says
Russia used a North Korean missile for a strike on a village that killed five members of the same family, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday, in what would be the first time such a weapon has been fired in the war in nearly a year. Russia has launched North Korean missiles at Ukrainian targets before, but their first deployment since August points to a fresh stock of weapons ...
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What could happen to Fifa if Uefa boycotts World Cup?
It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?
Why is US GDP growth slowing, and how can it be reversed?
Tariffs and oil price hikes create a supply shock, dragging down US economic growth in the second quarter of 2026.
French teen fined in Singapore over ‘straw licking’ stunt
A French teenager has been fined about $465 after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge in Singapore.
Argentina’s Milei seeks to deport foreigners that spread ‘hate’ of country
Experts have cast doubt on legality of the emergency decree as Milei decries a campaign of 'hostility' after World Cup.
CONCACAF rejects Infantino's World Cup investment plan after UEFA's boycott threat
North America's soccer body on Thursday rejected FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors, joining European nations in opposition.
North American nations join Europe's, reject FIFA head's World Cup investment plan
North America's soccer body on Thursday rejected FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors, joining European nations in opposition.
Burnham to free mayors from ‘Treasury death grip’ with new devolved powers
Local leaders say plan will transform funding so English regions no longer rely on Whitehall handouts for projectsEngland’s regional mayors will be able to break out of the “death grip of the Treasury” by borrowing to invest in big projects under “transformational” plans to shift power out of Whitehall.For the first time, mayors will keep a share of income tax generated in their area from 2028, as...
Burnham’s tax power shift aims to free England’s mayors from ‘Treasury death grip’
Local leaders say plan will transform funding so they no longer rely on Whitehall handouts for big projectsEngland’s regional mayors will be able to break out of the “death grip of the Treasury” by borrowing to invest in big projects under “transformational” plans to shift power out of Whitehall.For the first time, mayors will keep a share of income tax generated in their area from 2028, as well a...
Australian Rose Davies wins gold in 5,000m in second Commonwealth Games triumph
Newcastle-born Davies wins in GlasgowFollows earlier gold in 10,000m Rose Davies has roared to a landmark track triumph at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, becoming the first woman ever to complete the 5,000m and 10,000m double.The Newcastle-born 26-year-old dropped to her knees in joy after winning the shorter distance on Friday morning (AEST) at Scotstoun Stadium after a battle royal with her ...
China’s exports feed the Global South’s industrial engines
A scaremongering narrative has taken root in Western corridors and financial press columns: China, having saturated developed markets, is now aiming to crush fragile industries in developing nations, effectively slamming the door on their industrial dreams. It is a convenient little tale. However, it does not hold up against empirical evidence. The premise assumes that China and the Global South a...
Middle East crisis live: Iraq says it had ‘no prior knowledge’ of US-Saudi attacks
Iraqi prime minister postpones trip to Saudi Arabia after attacks as government spokesperson denies Trump’s claim that strikes were coordinated with IraqUS launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-long pause, amid fears the war is wideningA liquefied natural gas tanker controlled by QatarEnergy exited the strait of Hormuz overnight – the first such vessel visible on ship-tracking data to leave ...
NY市場 ダウ平均株価613ドル上昇 AIへの巨額投資の懸念後退
30日のニューヨーク株式市場ではAIに対する巨額投資への懸念がいったん和らいだことからIT大手や半導体といった銘柄に買い注文が広がり、ダウ平均株価は前日と比べて600ドルあまり値上がりしました。ハイテク株の比率が高いナスダックの株価指数は2.7％の大幅な上昇となりました。
東～西日本中心に危険な暑さ 熊本県内も猛烈な暑さ予想
31日も東日本と西日本を中心に危険な暑さになる見込みです。熊本県の地震の被災地では30日より気温が高く猛烈な暑さになると予想されていて、熱中症を防ぐためにできるかぎりの対策を行ってください。
US government map of Africa at summit gets every country wrong
A US government map of Africa mislabelled every country during a State Department presentation at a global conference taking place in Brazil this week, causing a stir among attendees who took screenshots and posted them online. Reuters viewed a video of the presentation given at the Aids 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro, which shows the errant map displayed halfway during a presentation about th...
US government map of Africa gets every country wrong at global conference
A US government map of Africa mislabelled every country during a State Department presentation at a global conference taking place in Brazil this week, causing a stir among attendees who took screenshots and posted them online. Reuters viewed a video of the presentation given at the Aids 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro, which shows the errant map displayed halfway during a presentation about th...
Australia news live: attorneys general meet to reform working with children checks; leaders gather for Garma festival
Attorneys general meet in Darwin to work on nationalising the working with children check after serious allegations of safety breaches in childcare sector. Follow liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Nick Visser with the main action.State, territory and fed...
Saudi, Israeli leaders try to shape Trump's decisions on Iran conflict
As conflict potentially expands in the region, Trump met with the Saudi defense minister and with Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli prime minister counseled Trump on three options for the war.
Will Saudi Arabia be dragged further into the war in Iran?
Anger in Iraq after US-Saudi strikes on paramilitary group with ties to Tehran.
Prague Zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice amid heatwave
Keepers at Prague Zoo used tonnes of ice to provide much relief to animals as Europe grappled with scorching heat.
7/30: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Cornyn and Tillis meet with Blanche amid hold on AG nomination; details on where U.S.-Iran talks stand as war appears to expand to Egypt.
Spain deploys military to Morocco border after migrant crossings, 9 deaths
Spain will deploy its military to Ceuta to help restore order at its border with Morocco after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements.
UN launches hunt for next chief amid rising challenges
Antonio Guterres’s successor will be tasked with revitalising an organisation in crisis and facing pressure to reform.
Diane Abbott and Joani Reid readmitted as Labour MPs
Both MPs have had the parliamentary whip restored following separate independent disciplinary processesMPs Diane Abbott and Joani Reid have been readmitted into Labour and had the parliamentary whip restored, just under two weeks into Andy Burnham’s premiership.The party confirmed that this followed separate independent disciplinary processes, although Labour said the leadership played no role in ...
熊本で震度7 同程度の地震に注意 きょうは猛烈な暑さに
28日に最大震度7の揺れを観測し、大きな被害が出ている熊本県では地震活動が活発な状態が続いています。気象庁は1週間ほどは最大震度7程度の地震に注意するよう呼びかけています。また、熊本県では31日は各地で猛烈な暑さとなる見込みで、熱中症を防ぐためにできるかぎりの対策を行ってください。
Security camera shows ‘Russian missile’ exploding in Poland
Security camera video shows the moment a suspected Russian missile exploded inside Poland.